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JanS48
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Initially Posted - 04/25/2015 :  17:29:51  Show Profile
Hi All,
My mast head light is now in two pieces, I'd consider gluing it back together but the thing looks ancient.

I'm looking for a recommendation - Led preferred.

Thanks in advance.
Jan
82 C25 SR FK
Sailing out of Newport Harbor.

Voyager
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Response Posted - 04/25/2015 :  18:16:26  Show Profile
Can you tell what brand it is or was? My original was an Aqua Signal 25 All Around light and I replaced it with the same fixture last spring. I relamped it with a 44mm Festoon Star 2nm navigation all around light and it's very bright at night.

I did not change out my bow light/steaming light since it works, an incandescent bulb is easy to reach to replace and I only use it whilst motoring after dark so I don't have to worry about power consumption.
Bruce Ross
Passage ~ SR-FK ~ C25 #5032

Port Captain — Milford, CT
Edited by - Voyager on 04/25/2015 18:31:48
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dasreboot
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Response Posted - 04/26/2015 :  13:37:14  Show Profile  Visit dasreboot's Homepage
i used this from ebay seller five oceans. has worked fine for the past season.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MARINE-ALL-ROUND-STROBE-LED-ANCHOR-NAVIGATION-LIGHT-12V-FOR-BOATS-FIVE-OCEANS-/281299400625?hash=item417ec037b1&vxp=mtr

here it is at the top of the mast


seemed plenty bright from the parking lot of the marina at night.
Todd Lewis
Eowyn 87 TR/WK C25 #5656
ARWEN 84 TR/SK C25 #4031
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GaryB
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Response Posted - 04/26/2015 :  14:19:12  Show Profile
I see nothing that says it's CG approved.

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GaryB
Andiamo
'89 SR/WK #5862
Kemah,TX
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islander
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Response Posted - 04/26/2015 :  15:58:02  Show Profile
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I see nothing that says it's CG approved.

LOL...Really, What Coastie is going to shimmy up the mast to check it.
Scott-"IMPULSE"87'C25/SR/WK/Din.#5688
Sailing out of Glen Cove,L.I Sound


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GaryB
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Response Posted - 04/26/2015 :  18:38:09  Show Profile
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Originally posted by islander

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I see nothing that says it's CG approved.

LOL...Really, What Coastie is going to shimmy up the mast to check it.

None, but if you get in an accident at night and get sued you can bet the others guys insurance company and lawyer will be looking for any reason to nail you.

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GaryB
Andiamo
'89 SR/WK #5862
Kemah,TX
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dasreboot
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Response Posted - 04/26/2015 :  19:14:24  Show Profile  Visit dasreboot's Homepage
sure,but not really worried about the remote sequence of events that will lead me to partial culpability in that court.
Todd Lewis
Eowyn 87 TR/WK C25 #5656
ARWEN 84 TR/SK C25 #4031
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JanS48
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Response Posted - 04/26/2015 :  21:36:43  Show Profile
I'm curious, I looked at the item on e-bay and it seems reasonably priced. However, it advertises that light as a Strobe - so does the one you have installed show constant light or does it blink (strobe)?
Which brings up another question - should it be strobed or constantly on?

thanks
Jan
82 C25 SR FK
Sailing out of Newport Harbor.
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dasreboot
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Response Posted - 04/27/2015 :  05:26:16  Show Profile  Visit dasreboot's Homepage
Mine doesnt have a strobe, maybe i picked thecwrong item.
Todd Lewis
Eowyn 87 TR/WK C25 #5656
ARWEN 84 TR/SK C25 #4031
www.mainsailsailingschool.com
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wanderer13
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Response Posted - 04/27/2015 :  19:48:44  Show Profile
The anchor light should be a light and not a strobe. Here is a LED all-round anchor light from West Marine modified to fit my mast. It is under $30 and is USCG approved for 2nm visibility.
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